Viscount Thurso

Viscount Thurso's full title is The Rt Hon. the Viscount Thurso. His name is John Archibald Thurso, and he was excluded from the House of Lords on 29 April 2026.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Viscount Thurso, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Parliamentary party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
31 October 1995 - 29 April 2026

Elections contested

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
7 May 2015
Commons

House membership

Lords
Viscount Thurso
20 April 2016 - 29 April 2026
Commons
John Thurso
7 June 2001 - 30 March 2015
Lords
Viscount Thurso
29 April 1995 - 11 November 1999

Opposition posts

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills)
Opposition Department
8 October 2008 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)
Opposition Department
10 May 2003 - 10 May 2005
Commons
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland)
Opposition Department
1 July 2001 - 10 March 2006
Commons
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport)
Opposition Department
1 June 2001 - 1 June 2005
Liberal Democrat Whip
Opposition Department
1 June 2001 - 1 June 2002

Committee memberships